prime joe frazier vs prime mike tyson

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  1. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mike's better quickness and superior starting might be Smoking Joe's downfall.But,if Joe survives the early rounds,he wins due to his greater mental strength and better stamina.If Mike didn't get his opponents out early,he struggled a bit more.Joe,on the other hand,almost always seemed to be fitter and be more determined than his opponent as the fights wore on.
     
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  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Frazier is sometimes underrated but I don't think he can beat Tyson. Tyson is bigger, stronger, faster and hits harder. I can't see Frazier being able to back up Tyson as he did with most, which means he'd be at a disadvantage. If Joe can somehow make it in the latter rounds without taking too much punishment he could turn it around but I don't see that happening.

    Tyson by KO in about 4-5 rounds
     
  4. kingmiller8282

    kingmiller8282 Active Member Full Member

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    Frazier=Overrated
     
  5. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frazier is as one dimensional as it gets. Bad news for him against a guy who is better than him in all departments.
     
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  6. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Exactly. He was a very good fighter no question but anyone that thinks what would be todays equivalent of a cruiserweight beats a prime Tyson needs their head tested.
     
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  7. BoxerGaz

    BoxerGaz East Side Boxing VIP Full Member

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    Tyson by BRUTAL KO Rnds 3-5
     
  8. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree with you about Frazier but Holyfield was a cruiser in modern standards and only weighed 208 lbs when he beat what I consider (I do not give a **** what everybody else say) a prime Tyson.
     
  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Yea you know your boxing alright:lol:
     
  10. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Tyson = gutless
     
  11. RobertV77

    RobertV77 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Everything except not falling apart when an opponent stands up too him and not loosing his cool an opponent takes his best shot. Frasier beat a very good version of Ali fair and square. Tyson would have been disposed of by Ali.
     
  12. RobertV77

    RobertV77 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frasier would destroy 2-3 "world class" cruiserweights in the same night. In the history of the 200lb division the there are only 2 or three men that could have challenged Frasier.
     
  13. sir axeman

    sir axeman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    cant be bothered reading all of this thread its too long. My pick though is Tyson inside 3 rounds. Simply too fast and has more than a left hook. This fight could never go a lot of rounds as they're both punchers going forward. It would be explosive whilst it lasted but I dont think it would last long at all. Tyson KO 2.
     
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  14. Beckjl

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    I am picking Tyson because I think Tyson did most things better than Frazier. Both had good power and head movement, but Tyson was more technical, faster, and overall more explosive IMO. I think he had better footwork too. I just think he was a better overall fighter.
     
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  15. kingmiller8282

    kingmiller8282 Active Member Full Member

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    You=On Fraziers sack :rofl